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McDonald’s Taps Generative AI as Restaurants Turn to Automation
McDonald’s Taps Generative AI as Restaurants Turn to Automation
December 08, 2023  |  ResTech

McDonald’s is tapping Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools as restaurants increasingly integrate the technology into more parts of their business.  Get the Full...

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Presto Cuts 17% of Staff as Restaurant Customers Reject Impersonal Experiences
Presto Cuts 17% of Staff as Restaurant Customers Reject Impersonal Experiences
November 21, 2023  |  ResTech

As Presto sees declines in its on-premise technologies amid shifts in consumers’ digital dining expectations, the company is making major layoffs and reinvesting in its...

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Toast Says Specialized Digital Products Key to Securing Bigger Restaurant Market Share
Toast Says Specialized Digital Products Key to Securing Bigger Restaurant Market Share
November 07, 2023  |  Earnings

Restaurant point of sale (POS) provider Toast has attributed its strong quarterly performance to location additions and balancing top-line growth while optimizing operational efficiency.  Get...

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Olo Q3: Item-Level Guest Data Collection Is Launchpad for 6x Card-Present Opportunity
Olo Q3: Item-Level Guest Data Collection Is Launchpad for 6x Card-Present Opportunity
November 06, 2023  |  Earnings

Olo executives told investors on the company’s third quarter 2023 earnings call on Monday (Nov. 6) that they anticipate card-present transactions to become a key growth...

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C3 CEO Says CPG-ification of Restaurants Drives ROI for Operators
C3 CEO Says CPG-ification of Restaurants Drives ROI for Operators
October 27, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As the restaurant industry increasingly shifts to omnichannel, virtual restaurant platform C3 is seizing on the opportunity to drive profitability by making quick-service restaurants (QSRs) menus...

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Customers Not Sold on Restaurant Tech
Customers Not Sold on Restaurant Tech
October 06, 2023  |  ResTech

As restaurants tap technology to weather their labor challenges, PYMNTS Intelligence suggests that consumers may be growing frustrated with the depersonalization of the experience. Get...

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Food Chains Tap Robots to Streamline Meal Prep Amid Quality Concerns
Food Chains Tap Robots to Streamline Meal Prep Amid Quality Concerns
October 04, 2023  |  ResTech

From robotic grills, faster blenders and drone delivery, restaurants across the globe are turning to automation to tackle rising labor costs, improve efficiency and boost...

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Independent Restaurants Turn Their Focus to eCommerce Integration
Independent Restaurants Turn Their Focus to eCommerce Integration
October 02, 2023  |  ResTech

In an effort to compete with larger players in the space, small restaurants are looking to boost their eCommerce presence, PYMNTS Intelligence has found.  Get...

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Restaurants Leverage QR Codes to Integrate Digital and Physical Channels
Restaurants Leverage QR Codes to Integrate Digital and Physical Channels
October 02, 2023  |  ResTech

From loyalty rewards redemption to order pickup to mobile downloads, restaurants are using QR codes to accomplish a wide range of their digital goals in...

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